The Best Gift of All: Houston Cop Cries as His Daughter Calls Him to Say Happy Birthday

The cop has been on duty since Hurricane Harvey struck.

A Houston police officer couldn’t keep it together as his young daughter called to sing for him on his birthday.

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The officer, who’s been working to help victims of Hurricane Harvey, wasn’t able to be home with his family for his special day Thursday, but appeared emotional as his little girl wished him a happy birthday.

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The Houston Police Department posted video of the unnamed officer crying as he was serenaded with the caption: “When #HurricaneHarvey keeps you from home on your birthday, you're serenaded over the phone by your daughter.”

When #HurricaneHarvey keeps you from home on your birthday, you're serenaded over the phone by your daughter #HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/ldHDHeBaaI

— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) August 31, 2017

It was certainly one birthday the cop will never forget.

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